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Green River Community College is located in Auburn, Washington. It was founded in 1963. It is also known as GRCC and enrolls more than 9,000 students annually. GRCC offers various degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study.
GRCC has a diverse student body. The campus is also home to a number of student clubs and organizations. The college operates two radio stations, KGRG-FM and KGRG.
GRCC competes in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges. Its sports teams are known as the Gators. The men’s teams include baseball, cross country, basketball, tennis and golf squads; and the women’s teams include soccer, basketball, tennis, cross country, golf and volleyball.
Green River Community College is located in a large suburb, in Auburn, WA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Green River Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study office and administration.
Green River Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Green River Community College offers classes to 6,919 students (6,071 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th St
Auburn, WA 98092-3622
General Phone: (253) 833-9111
http://www.greenriver.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 575 | liberal arts and sciences, geography courses |
| Business and Management | 247 | business, accounting technology, marketing |
| Office and Administration | 138 | general office occupations, business support services, office management, data entry |
| Transportation | 126 | commercial pilot and flight crew, air traffic controller, aviation operations, air transportation |
| Mechanics and Repair | 61 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Engineering Technician | 59 | drafting, architectural drafting, water quality and recycling tech, mechanical drafting |
| Education and Teaching | 58 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, teacher education, physics teaching, math teaching |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 50 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Construction Trades | 39 | carpentry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 33 | computer support, computer security, network management, computer networking |
| Science | 31 | physical sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 28 | physical therapist assistant |
| Production Trades | 25 | welding, machinist |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 23 | forensic science, criminal justice and police |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 18 | occupational therapist assistant, parks and recreation management |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 6 | forest technology, wetlands management |
| Law | 5 | legal secretary |
| Engineering | 5 | mechanical engineering |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | medical coding |
Number of programs and degrees for Green River Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 960 | 35 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 530 | 25 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 24 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 21 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Green River Community College had a total enrollment of 6,919 students (6,071 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Auburn, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,834 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,337 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,017 |
Financial Aid:
Green River Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 378000)
Green River Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 62 | 45 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 74 | $57,938 | 61 | $57,026 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 74 | $57,938 | 61 | $57,026 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 29 | 51 |
| Basketball | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 21 | 31 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Geography, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Air Traffic Controller
Air Transportation, Other
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Green River Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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